CNN trekked with migrants through the Darien Gap in between Colombia and Panama
This article is a summary of reporting by CNN. Originally published April 17, 2023.
Reporting directly from the jungle border, journalists documented the harrowing 66-mile trek endured by migrants fleeing regional persecution and poverty. Migrants faced dangerous physical terrain, river crossings, and fees extracted by indigenous communities and human traffickers. After reaching reception sites in Panama, many individuals found themselves stranded and unable to pay for further bus transportation northward toward Costa Rica.
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Journalists accompanied migrants through the 66-mile jungle trek connecting Colombia and Panama, documenting harsh conditions and financial extortion.
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